A determinedly eccentric old guy's journey while living a bicycle lifestyle.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Convergence: ABT, Haile Village and the 4th Annual Coffeeneruing Challenge

After years of debate, misinformation and misbehavior the extension of
Archer Braid Trail (ABT) became a reality and making Haile Plantation’s
Village easily accessible from Kanapaha Park.

ABT
and Haile Blvd.

The Village is an integral and extremely under used part of New
Urbanist Haile Plantation.. On Saturday I combined the extension’s
Grand Opening Celebration, my fifth stop in the 4th Annual
Coffeeneuring Challenge and my regular visit to the weekly
Farmers’
Market.

Fewer riders appeared at this event than at the Grand
Opening of the first six miles in June ‘13 becasue of the unseasonable
weather, but those who did were dressed for the sunny, chilly, windy
November morning. Adding to the small gathering, though, were curious
patrons of the Farmers’ Market drawn by the music of Weeds of Eden.

Weeds
or Eden
“We play original bio-regional music, folk and rock standards, Celtic
tunes, and filthy pirate songs.”See facebook site

It turned into a friendly, busy get together. Of special note, though,
is the courtesy of Gordy and his Limerock
Road Neighborhood Grill staff who provided an assortment of
finger-edibles, bottled water and congeniality.

Limerock
Road Neighborhood Grill

Months ago I wrote a brief review of eateries in
Haile’s Village, but focused on bike security. Four U-racks easily
visible from inside make security a nonissue, though the cobbles into
which the racks are secured make footing a mite awkward.

Bike
security at Limerock
Road Neighborhood Grill

When the opening event was announced I knew I’d make Limerock one of my
stops on the Coffeeneuring Challenge for two additional reasons; I’d be
in the Village for the regular Saturday Farmers' Market
and Limerock serves Flagship
Coffee (formerly known as Tree City). If the weather had been
less blustery I would have settled outside to observe the goings-on, but
had I done that I’d’ve missed the energetic and friendly staff and the
comfortable Neighborhood Grill environment.

Flagship
Coffee at Limerock Road

I’d visited the establishment in its previous iteration, but had no
knowledge of the current state of is comestibles. As a place to hangout
and enjoy some conversation it’d be hard to beat; comfortable seats at
the bar, large windows with a pleasant view of Haile’s Square and a
place to enjoy the Gators on a couple of large screen TVs (and Happy
Hour when the Gators are on the road). Unlike many “sports bars”
Limerock maintains its pub style without forgetting how to offer a
family friendly, part-of-the-neighborhood enviornment.

Bright
and Welcoming Limerock Road

The coffee was good. The service and accessibility of the serving staff
was exceptional. Now it’s past time for me to see what they can do with
their food. For the rest of you; leave your car at Kanapaha Park,
follow the Trail, visit the Farmers' Market and go see Gordy.